About
Employer Description
We manufacture precision sheet metalwork products for the aerospace, communications and electronics industries. We manufacture bespoke precision sheet metal components and assemblies in house. Established in 1979 this family owned and run business prides itself on being quality driven with a highly skilled workforce using the latest technology and state of the art machinery.
Main description
We manufacture precision sheet metalwork products for the aerospace, communications and electronics industries. An Engineering Operative apprentice would be learning production worker skills within all areas on the manufacturing facility. The apprentice would report directly to the supervisor of that department.
Main Duties:
- Metal surface finishing
- Masking and pre-paint preparation
- Fastener insertion on a Haeger machine
- Learning to master the use of pillar drills for drilling, countersinking and tapping, metal treatments and machine metal forming.
The role is essentially a junior production worker job where all training will be given for a wide variety of tasks. Day to day contact: engineering supervisor/ paint shop supervisor / workshop manager.
Entry requirements
Ideally grades 4-9 in English and Maths GCSE.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
This role will be very varied. It will give the apprentice a very wide range of skills to well equip them for the future. It will teach them the foundations of the precision manufacturing process and the attention to detail required to produce the required finish.
Future Prospects
Opportunity to secure full time role within the company upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 29/07/2024
Salary
£13312 per year
Location
This job is located in Mildenhall, Suffolk
More Information
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
